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On SE-facing slope at S end of Whiddy Island. Semicircular enclosure defined by curving earthen bank of early ecclesiastical enclosure (CO118-087---) from E-NW, and by linear stone-faced earthen bank (H 1m) from NW-E. Entrance gates to E. Interior overgrown; slopes to ESE with uneven surface. Church (CO118-001002-) off centre to N. Low uninscribed gravemarkers mainly confined to S and E; three late 19th century headstones to W of church.
The above description is derived from the published 'Archaeological Inventory of County Cork. Volume 1: West Cork' (Dublin: Stationery Office, 1992). In certain instances the entries have been revised and updated in the light of recent research.
Date of upload/revision: 14 January 2009
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